Below are 2024 estimates based on past years’ increases of approximately 3% concerning COLA estimates.
The official rate is typically announced several months before the finalized announcement in early December 2023.
Use the charts on this page to determine your eligibility and expected monthly payout for your approved VA disability claim based on the COLA estimate.
| 10% – 20% (No Dependents) | |
|---|---|
| Percentage | Rate |
| 10% | $170.90 |
| 20% | $337.83 |
| 30% – 60% Without Children | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran Alone | $523.29 | $753.82 | $1,073.07 | $1,359.24 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $585.09 | $836.22 | $1,176.08 | $1,483.87 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $634.53 | $902.14 | $1,259.50 | $1,583.78 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $683.97 | $968.06 | $1,342.93 | $1,683.69 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $572.73 | $819.74 | $1,156.50 | $1,459.15 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $622.17 | $885.66 | $1,239.93 | $1,559.06 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $57.68 | $76.22 | $95.79 | $114.33 |
| 70% – 100% Without Children | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran Alone | $1,712.95 | $1,991.14 | $2,237.56 | $3,730.61 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,858.18 | $2,156.97 | $2,423.99 | $3,938.61 |
| Veteran with Spouse and One Parent | $1,974.57 | $2,289.84 | $2,573.34 | $4,105.54 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $2,090.96 | $2,423.74 | $2,722.69 | $4,272.47 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,829.34 | $2,124.01 | $2,386.91 | $3,897.54 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,945.73 | $2,256.88 | $2,536.26 | $4,064.47 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $133.90 | $152.44 | $172.01 | $190.77 |
| 30% – 60% With Children | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran with Child OnlyVeteran with Spouse and Child | $564.49 | $809.44 | $1,142.08 | $1,442.67 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $630.41 | $896.99 | $1,252.29 | $1,574.51 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent, and Child | $679.85 | $962.91 | $1,335.72 | $1,674.42 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents, and Child | $729.29 | $1,028.83 | $1,419.15 | $1,774.33 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $613.93 | $875.36 | $1,225.51 | $1,542.58 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and a Child | $663.37 | $941.28 | $1,308.94 | $1,642.49 |
| Add Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $30.90 | $41.20 | $51.50 | $61.80 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $99.91 | $132.87 | $166.86 | $199.82 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $57.68 | $76.22 | $95.79 | $114.33 |
| 70% – 100% With Children | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran with one Child (no spouse and no parents) | $1,809.77 | $2,102.38 | $2,362.19 | $3,869.71 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child (no parents) | $1,964.27 | $2,278.51 | $2,560.98 | $4,090.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent, and One Child | $2,080.66 | $2,411.38 | $2,710.33 | $4,257.87 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents, and Child | $2,197.05 | $2,544.25 | $2,859.68 | $4,424.80 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $1,926.16 | $2,235.25 | $2,511.54 | $4,036.64 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and a Child | $2,042.55 | $2,368.12 | $2,660.89 | $4,203.57 |
| Add Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $72.10 | $82.40 | $92.70 | $103.35 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $232.78 | $266.77 | $299.73 | $333.84 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $133.90 | $152.44 | $172.01 | $190.77 |
About 2024 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Your 2024 VA disability compensation is a monthly tax-free payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs paid to former military service members who sustained an illness or injury during their service. Veterans with preexisting conditions exacerbated by their time in service or who develop service-connected disabilities following their service may also apply for benefits. Veterans may also receive additional benefits due to extenuating circumstances, including their number of dependents, loss of a limb or other severe injury, or having a disabled spouse.
It is important to note that this benefit is not permanent and may be subject to review. On a broader scale, the VA may change its rating schedule at any time. Still, it may also reexamine your claim to judge whether your disability has improved or worsened, thus affecting your benefit amount. In the case of the latter, you would want to initiate the review yourself to ensure they receive a higher benefit for a worse disability.
